Grant Lewis
Hamilton,ON
Summary
Personable and experienced Plumber possessing strong work ethic and desire to provide quality workmanship in the residential plumbing field. Proven track record of the successful completion of many plumbing projects, both small and large scale.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Plumber
Fortified Plumbing
05.2023 - 02.2024
- Install, maintain and service equipment individually and as part of a team
- Diagnose malfunctioning equipment to determine the cause and appropriate corrective action
- Communicate the issue to the client, and perform the repair of the issue diagnosed.
- Improved customer satisfaction by efficiently diagnosing and repairing plumbing issues in residential properties.
- Perform rough-ins from beginning stage of new home builds and renovations, right up to final stages of finishing with fixtures, etc.
- Collaborated with other trade professionals such as electricians and HVAC technicians during multi-faceted construction projects to ensure seamless integration of services.
- Provided excellent customer service by addressing all client concerns and ensuring their satisfaction with completed work.
Plumber 5th Year Apprentice
McConnel Plumbing & Heating
08.2015 - Current
- Residential plumbing company that subcontracts for custom home builders such as: Marz Homes, Zeina Homes, StoneMill Homes and Mountainview Builder Group
- Responsible for installation, maintenance and repair of plumbing and piping systems in residential construction facilities
- Assists in all phases of service, including layout, design and installation
- Perform rough ins from beginning stage of new home build, right up to final stages of finishing with fixtures, etc.
- Hands on experience in assembling PVC, copper and metal pipes, valves and fixtures along with supports and hangers and other related equipment
- Read and interpret blueprints to determine locations, quantities, and sizes of materials required.
- Accurately craft piping, which includes measuring, cutting, threading, soldering, and bending materials to correct angles utilizing appropriate tools
- Operate power tools and equipment according to regulations
- Comply with all plumbing codes throughout duration of each project.
- Eliminate risks by correctly identifying potential safety hazards.
- Supervise and train apprentice plumbers
- Maintains reputation for always completing projects correctly and in a timely manner
Apprentice Plumber, Year 2
Mattina Mechanical Limited
05.2014 - 06.2015
- Construction Team: Commercial, Industrial and Institutional Plumbing
- Worked full time on projects such as Tim Horton's Stadium, Barrie Go Transit's warehouse and maintenance building, Highland Secondary School new addition and numerous other special projects
- Worked with different types of pipe including copper, steel, cast iron, PVC, system 636, condensation and give proper piping support needed
- Able to cut, thread, solder, glue and fire stop pipe
- Worked well under supervision of licensed plumbers in addition to taking on own tasks
- Can identify type of system to be installed, including drainage, waste vent, storm drainage, potable water and heating and cooling
- Experience using tube cutters, threading machines, core drill, grinders, reciprocating saw, chop saw, etc.
- Some experience with finishing
Education
Certificate - Plumbing Foundations
Mohawk College of Applied Arts And Technology
Hamilton, ON04.2013
Plumbing Pre-Apprenticeship Program - Plumbing Foundations
Sheridan College Institute of Technology And Advanced Learning
Oakville, ON04.2013
Diploma - Business Administration
Fanshawe College of Applied Arts And Technology
London, ON04.2011
Skills
- Residential Construction, remodels and new construction
- Blueprint Reading
- Technical Skills: Installation, repair, PEX, copper, sewage lines, PVC, venting
- Piping Installation
- Detail Oriented
- Cooperative Team Member
- Able to work independently and as part of a team
- Excellent understanding of plumbing tools and codes
- Safe Work Practices
- Troubleshooting
Timeline
Plumber
Fortified Plumbing
05.2023 - 02.2024
Plumber 5th Year Apprentice
McConnel Plumbing & Heating
08.2015 - Current
Apprentice Plumber, Year 2
Mattina Mechanical Limited
05.2014 - 06.2015
Certificate - Plumbing Foundations
Mohawk College of Applied Arts And Technology
Plumbing Pre-Apprenticeship Program - Plumbing Foundations
Sheridan College Institute of Technology And Advanced Learning
Diploma - Business Administration
Fanshawe College of Applied Arts And Technology
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